Salma is a 12-year-old Hispanic migrant worker who integrates into the community for the blueberry harvest and plays a pivotal role in exploring cultural diversity. Her creativity and determination drive her participation in the local beauty pageant.

Lily’s grandparents are central to the family dynamics, with Pépère offering wisdom and guidance while Mémère battles with grief and the challenge of letting go. Their interactions reveal generational differences and familial bonds.

Lucky, Lily’s blind Labrador retriever, serves as a cherished link to her late mother and symbolizes stability and emotional connection. His intuitive nature underscores themes of emotional perception and adapting to change.

Hannah, Lily's childhood best friend and the reigning blueberry queen, navigates the pressures of her title and explores new interests, altering her friendship with Lily. Her interactions with Salma illustrate themes of diversity and friendship.

Dr. Katz, Lucky’s veterinarian, is a supportive maternal figure to Lily due to her past friendship with Lily’s mother. She provides emotional support and guidance, cautioning against cataract surgery for Lucky.